News — Department of Economics

Application period: from now until November 30, 2025.

BGSE application period starts mid November, 2025²

The Bonn Graduate School of Economics invites qualified students to apply for admission of the combined MSc/PhD program. Interested students with a bachelor's or master's degree in economics or related disciplines are welcome to hand in their documents until January 15, 2026.

Lauch of „BeStrong!“³

Starting in the 2025/26 winter semester, the University of Bonn will launch its first structured study support program: BeStrong!. The program supports students throughout their entire time at the University of Bonn—from their first orientation year to the successful completion of their studies.

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Congratulations to the Nobel Prize winners in economics⁴

The Department of Economics Bonn, and the Bonn Graduate School of Economics congratulate the winners of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. This year's Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences goes to three researchers: economic historian Joel Mokyr from Northwestern University, growth researchers Philippe Aghion (Insead and London School of Economics), and Peter Howitt (Brown University).

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Clean air is bad for the economy (?)⁵

In political debates, it is often argued that measures to combat air pollution could jeopardize jobs, slow down investment, or put pressure on entire industries. “Clean air is bad for the economy”: Prof. Dr. Julia Mink addresses this provocative hypothesis in the first episode after the summer break of the University of Bonn's Hypothesis podcast with host Denis Nasser.

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Just graduated: Lennard Schlattmann⁶

Congratulations! Lennard Schlattmann graduated from the Bonn Graduate School of Economics.

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Just graduated: Jan Hendrik Scherer⁷

Congratulations! Jan Hendrik Scherer graduated from the Bonn Graduate School of Economics.

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EDP Jamboree 2025 in Bonn⁸

The annual EDP Jamboree took place this year in Bonn and proved to be a great success. Over two days, doctoral researchers from across the European Doctoral Programme (EDP), Louvain, PSE, EUI, Bonn, presented their work and engaged in lively academic discussions. The presentations were of high quality and sparked stimulating exchanges among participants, contributing to the vibrant intellectual atmosphere of the event.

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